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Thai-Style Fish

Thai-Style Fish

in Banana Leaves with Papaya Salad
1 hr 10 min., ready in 2 h. 15 min.
Time:
285
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
85 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs Catfish
1 Tbsp red Curry paste
5 Tbsps Thai fish sauce
4 Tbsps Broth
3 Tbsps vegetable oil
1 lb Banana leaf
8 Lime leaves
7 ozs tender Celery
2 red onions
½ bunch cilantro
1 large green Papaya
salt
1 Lime
1 Tbsp sugar
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Preparation
1.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 1

Rinse fish, pat dry, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

2.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 2

In a bowl, mix together curry paste, 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, the broth and a few drops of oil. Add fish, turn to coat and set aside to marinate. 

3.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 3

Open banana leaves and cut out thick inner veins. Cut some of the leaves into 12 strips, about 12 inches long, to use for tying bundles. Cut remaining leaves into 8 squares, each about 10 x 10 inches. Rinse squares thoroughly and pat dry.

4.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 4

To make banana squares more pliable, warm them on on at a time over a hot stove or in a single layer in the oven. Divide marinated fish among the squares. Rinse lime leaves and shake dry, then place 1 on each each square. Fold opposite sides of banana squares over the fish to cover.

5.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 5

Fold remaining two sides of squares over fish to form a bundle. Carefully tie with reserved banana-leaf strips (the leaves may tear slightly). Refrigerate up to 1 hour.

6.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 6

Meanwhile, rinse celery, remove and strings and cut celery into long, thin strips.

7.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 7

Peel onions and slice thinly. Rinse cilantro, shake dry, pluck leaves and coarsely chop. 

8.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 8

Peel and core papaya. With a mandoline or peeler, shave papaya into very thin strips. Place in a bowl and knead briefly with a little salt.

9.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 9

Squeeze juice from lime and measure out 4 tablespoons. In a bowl, mix lime juice with the remaining fish sauce and the sugar. In a large bowl, combine celery, onions, cilantro and papaya. Pour lime-dressing over the top and add remaining oil. Toss together and let marinate 40 minutes.

10.
Thai-Style Fish preparation step 10

Fill a wok with water to reach 1-inch up the sides. Place a steamer basket in a wok and add fish packets. Cover, bring water to a boil and steam until packets darken, 12-15 minutes. Remove packets and serve immediately with the papaya salad.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie285 cal.(14 %)
Protein37 g(38 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates11 g(7 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage3.5 g(12 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Papayas score points with plenty of cell-protecting beta-carotene. This plant-based vitamin A precursor acts like a sunscreen from the inside because it makes the skin less sensitive to UV rays. The exotic fish dish also provides the ideal metabolic partner for this - vitamin E.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Those who do not want to enjoy the fish packages as a low-carbohydrate evening meal can offer bread. Thin flat cakes from the asian shop go particularly well with them.

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